Finding the Third Proportional to 72,425.50 and 97,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,425.50 and 97,460 is: 131,147.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,425.50 : 97,460 = 97,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,425.50/97,460 = 97,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,425.50x = 97,460 × 97,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,425.50x = 9,498,451,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,498,451,600/72,425.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,147.89
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